Course summary

Our programme will give you an in-depth understanding of inclusive practice, equality and diversity to prepare you for a aspiring career in teaching. You'll experience placements in different schools and also have an opportunity to work in an Alternative Education Setting. This course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This course equips you to teach primary aged pupils, with a focus on the 5-11 age phase (Key Stage 1 and 2), or 3-7 age phase (Early Years and Key Stage 1), through school-based training, lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. You'll gain 60 Master's level credits and be awarded with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. LSBU has a particular focus on social justice and equality that is well matched to the needs of schools in urban and multicultural areas. We encourage creativity, reflective pedagogy and sensitivity to educational issues. Why a PGCE at LSBU? Our PGCE tutors are qualified teachers and expert practitioners. Experience four placements in a range of school settings. You'll be allocated a Professional Adviser to act as your mentor during your training. Ranked joint 1st for Overall Satisfaction amongst London competitors in Education (National Student Survey 2020)LSBU has extensive links with schools and alternative educational setting across London.